Roland jeweler Louis Shafland dies at 59
Louis Shafland longtime Roland jeweler died at Clarinda state hospital after a long illness. He founded his Roland shop in 1892 and served as mayor from 1916 for six years. Survived by Berthine wife and six children with siblings listed. funeral held at Bergen church and Roland cemetery.
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L. Shafland
Roland
State Hospital
Clarinda
Ervin W. Shafland
Des Moines
Mr. Shafland
Axel Mason
Cambridge
Berthine Hegland
Berdella
Ervin W
Sanford C
Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul
Minns
Lester B
Luther College
Decorah
Irene
Lydia
John
Shafland
Louis Shafland
Board of Education
Bergen Lutheran Church
Omund Shefland
Woodville
Wis
Chris Shefland
Ole Shefveland
West Union
Axel Shefveland
Dalton
Minn
Jones Lewis
Osmund Lewis
Belmond
Gift to Salem Pastor at Morning Service
At the conclusion of the morning service in Salem church on Sunday Rev and Mrs Olaf Holen were surprised with a purse of money from congregational members. Lars J Skromme presented the gift and the pastor expressed thanks. Rev Helen recently withdrew his resignation and the gift acknowledged their service.
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Salem Church
Olaf Holen
Lars J.skromme
Rev
Helen
Funeral Attendees Include Distanced Relatives of Cecelia Christian
Last week funeral services for Cecelia Christian drew attendees from several states. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C O Christian of Blue Earth Minnesota Albert Christian of Elmore Minnesota Mrs Clarence Baldus and child of Kenyon Minnesota Mr and Mrs O H Christian and daughter of Stratford South Dakota Mr and Mrs Martin Christian of Fort Dodge Iowa Mr and Mrs Ellis Christian and Mrs Sarah Christian Reuben and Russell Christian of Scranton Iowa
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Cecelia Christian
C O. Christian
Blue Earth
Minn
Albert Christian
Elmore
Clarence Baldus
Kenyon
O. H. Christian
Stratford
S D
Martin Christian
Fort Dodge
Ellis Christian
Sarah Christian
Reuben and
Russel Christian
Scranton
Custard Matinee: Two Eggs Milk and Sugar Add Up
The exchange features a classroom joke where a student yields a witty answer to a math problem about buying eggs milk and sugar. The dialogue ends with a playful resolution as the girl suggests custard.
In Former Days from the Record of November 3 1910
O D Olson arrived with his goods from Graf ton North Dakota and will reside on the Jeremiah Olson farm. J A Knudtson resigns as marshal after four years and plans to move to Thompson. Ragna Sherven hosted Bergen choir members for supper at Mrs Carrie Sandveld's home. Arnold and Mrs Lura return after moving to McCallsburg last spring. About twelve young men and as many young ladies attended a Hallowe en party at Peter P Teig’s Milford township home. Sam Simmons moves to L C Rierson farm with Lars Risvold and Dan Erickson working there. John Iverson returns from Forest City after aiding his son Ingemore who was injured at the depot three weeks ago.
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O. D. Olson
Grafton
N. D
Jeremiah Olson
J. A. Knudtson
Thompson
Ragna Sherven
Bergen
Carrie Sandveld
Arnold Lura
Ingemore
Forest City
Trades and travels in 1900 town records
Thirty years ago from the Record of October 31 1900 K T B Nelson traded his town property for a farm near Iowa Falls Martin Langland secured an eagle six feet ten inches from tip to tip of its wings Oscar Grove ordered a four wheeled rubber tired vehicle for private use Rev Smedal called home from St Paul to officiate at the funeral of Alice Gravedal near Mc Callsburg who died Monday at age 15
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K. T. B. Nelson
Iowa Falls
Martin Langland
Oscar Grove
Rev. Smedal
St. Paul
Alice Gravedal
McCallsburg
Letter praises Hegland Produce as top quality in NYC market
Andrew Mills of Baldwin Long Island writes from New York City to Hegland Produce in Roland Iowa praising the packing and appearance of their chickens seen in a Long Island butcher shop. Mills asks for details on feed type and quantity and notes labor and local feed costs.
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Hegland Produce Company
New York City
7Th Ave
Roland
Iowa
Baldwin
Long Island
Andrew Mills
Olson Bergeson Wedding in Salem Church Parsonage
Miss Margaret Olson and Mr. James Bergeson were united in marriage at seven o'clock last evening with Rev. Olaf Helen officiating. Witnesses were Miss Florence Solyst and Lawrence Olson. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The bride, daughter of L. M. Olson, graduated from Roland high in 1925 and worked at Donnelley offices in Nevada. The groom, son of Carrie Bergeson, works at Henderson Furniture in Story City. After a brief honeymoon in Des Moines, they will reside in Story City.
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Margaret Olson
James Bergeson
Story City
Olaf Helen
Salem Church
Florence Solyst
Lawrence Olson
L. M. Olson
Roland High School
Donnelley
Nevada
Carrie Bergeson
Henderson Furniture
Des Moines
Priscilla Society Dinner and Sale at Bergen Church
The Priscilla society of Bergen church will host its annual dinner and sale at the parish house on Friday evening November 7. The Komla dinner features komla with meat jam pickles bread fruit jello chocolate cake coffee and buttermilk. Serving starts at 5 30 p m and the sale will follow the dinner.
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Priscilla Society of
Bergen
Last Summer Wages Question Prompts Melancholy
A Milwaukee Sentinel quote captures a man's remark about melancholy days and wondering what he did with last summer's wages. The line evokes nostalgia and economic reflection without detailing events or names.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
High Milk Yields Reported From Local Dairies
The report covers 303 cows with 81 dry and an average 445 pounds of milk and 16.6 pounds of butterfat. Notable cows include Star 2046 pounds milk 71.6 fat and Allie 2437 pounds milk 65.8 fat, both owned by Theo Lund. Higher producers like No. 9 1271 milk 57.2 fat and Dunhowe 1677 milk 55.3 fat, plus Molly 1311 milk 53.8 fat. The top herds list Theo Lund with 10 Holsteins 1341 milk 41.6 fat, Oscar Vangness with 8 Guernseys 600 milk 29.2 fat, and Jonas Christian Estate with 19 Holsteins 785 milk 25.7 fat. Of 222 cows in milk, 20 made 4 pounds fat and 10 made 50 pounds or more. all cows producing 40+ fat were in herds fed ground grains.
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Star
Allie
Theo Lund
A. M. Alfselke
Dunhowe
Molly
John H
Helge Johnson
Theo. Lund
Oscar Vangness
Jonas Christian Estate
Kenneth Pirie
Pastoral Conference of Iowa District Lutheran Pastors
Lutheran pastors of the Iowa District Norwegian Lutheran Church of America will hold annual sessions at Bethesda Church Jewell from November 18 to 20. Opening sermon by Rev. T. A. Haff Decorah, lecture on Scriptural Teachings on the Divorce Question by Rev. M. O. Sumstad Roland, with several other speakers including Rev. S. A. Berge Fort Dodge Rev. O. L. N. Wigdahl Mason City Rev. L. A. Pierson Ames Rev. K. G. Hatlen Sioux Rapids Rev. Peder Nordsletten Wallingford Dr. O. L. Olson Decorah Luther College Rev. O. Shelveland West Union Rev. Carl Opsahl Jewell and Dr. H. C. Holm Fagle Grove.
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Iowa
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Bethesda Church
Jewell
Carl Opsahl
T. A. Haff
Decorah
M. O. Sumstad
Roland
S. A. Berge
Fort Dodge
Hallowe'en Party Hosted by L. W. C. Club Members
The L. W. C. club entertained husbands and friends at a Hallowe'en party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Minnard C. Risdal. A three course dinner was served and decorations echoed the season. Somerset was played with prizes won by Nell E. Seymour and B. H. Knudtson. Additional guests included Marion Peterson and Norval L. Cole.
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L. W. C. Club
Minnard C. Risdal
Otis Tweet
A. R. Erickson
Howard Ferkin
Lloyd Carter
Lewis Levi
Somerset
Nell E. Seymour
B. H. Knudtson
Marion Peterson
Norval L. Cole
Extra Copies of the Record Sold at Five Cents Each
Notice indicates five cent price per copy for extra editions of the Record, with distribution or availability details likely listed in local shop or office. The item serves as a small regional advertisement for press sales.
Sunday church notes lift spirits with classes and events
The parish announces Confirmation Class next Saturday at 10 in the parish house and Bible classes with strong youth attendance. A Norwegian service is planned at 3, and English service with Holy Communion at 11. Priscilla and Willing Workers events, a Priscilla dinner, and a Luther Seminary Glee Club Sacred concert on Friday November 21 are listed.
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Jesus
Han Ba
Han Fik
Ladies Aid
Jacob Erickson
Otto J. Hanson
C. T. Hanson
Martha Olson
Hattie Helvig
T. S. Sampson
Priscilla
Luther Seminary Glee Club
St. Paul
Salem Lutheran Church sermon and classes notice
Salem Lutheran Church invites Sunday School and Bible classes next Sunday at 10 with morning service at 11. Pastor Olaf Holen will preach on All Saints Day text Rev 7 18 17 titled Hvem kommer til Himlen. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 80.
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Luther League
Howard township general election shows light turnout
In Howard township only about one third of eligible voters cast ballots with 234 votes from an over 700 voter precinct. Republicans won most votes with one Democratic exception. Goodwin the Farmer-Labor candidate for treasurer of state received a lone vote. The article lists detailed results by state district county and township offices and names the election board.
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Howard Township
Goodwin
Farmer-Labor
U. S
Dickinson
Stock
Turner
Hageman
McFarlane
Osborne
Greenwalt
Etter
Long
Storms
Johnson
Riegel
Fletcher
Finch
Thornburg
Underwood
Samuelson
Gillman
Webster
Woodruff
Conway
Kinnelly
K. B. Christian
A. S. Askelson
John T. Johnson
S. O. Birkeland
KE. B.christian
Adolph Eggland
O.L. Ose
Arthur Britson
M. O. Rod
Sunday Church Notices and Club Schedules
The pastor will speak on Dangers to the Soul in a Sunday service and young people are invited. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7 at the schoolhouse. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 at the church. Confirmation Class Saturday at 10 at the schoolhouse. Helping Hand meets Saturday at 2 at the church parlors with Joyce and Arlene Thompson hosting. Choir rehearsal Monday at 7:30. S. D. 0. R. meets Tuesday at 7:45 at the church parlors with Ardis and Amy Gjerde and Bernice Anderson hosting. Southeast Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. T. A. Sorem. Ladies Aid sale and dinner Wednesday evening November 19.
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Luther League
Joyce
Arlene Thompson
Ardis
Amy Gjerde
Bernice Anderson
Orlene
Miss Fjelland
Cora Medus
Southeast Ladies Aid Society
T. A. Sorem
Ladies Aid
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